Godin is a target for Chelsea according to reports in Spain. (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea are touting the idea of making a move for Atletico Madrid central defender Diego Godin as a potential replacement for club captain John Terry, according to reports.

Terry, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has already confirmed to the media that Chelsea officials will not be offering him an extension meaning he will move to another club in a bid to prolong his playing career.

Interim manager Guus Hiddink has moved to slow down talk of 35-year-old Terry leaving the club, but that hasn’t stopped speculation of potential incomings as reports in Spain declare Godin as the ideal replacement.

Godin, who is thought to have rejected an approach from Manchester City last summer, has built up a reputation as one of Europe’s most miserly defenders at Atletico over recent years and scored the decisive goal that helped them lift the La Liga title.

Given his leadership qualities, Chelsea have identified Godin the perfect man to replace JT, according to Spanish media outlet AS.